Atek paused mid-bite and glanced up at him, letting out a tiny growl. The attempt at being fierce only made him laugh harder. Atlas finished eating and gave the rest to the Frostfang, still sitting on his lap and covered in sauce.
While doing that, Nulia's teasing voice reached his ears, ''Are you trying to steal my companion, Chosen One?''
He glanced back and saw the brown-haired young woman poking her head out of the tent, causing him to smile. Atlas shook his head, ''No, he just wanted something to eat and decided that my dinner would be the right choice.''
Nulia beamed at him before disappearing into the tent, leaving Atlas puzzled. He shrugged off the confusion and looked down at Atek, who had already finished eating and was sitting contentedly on his lap.
'Let's relax while we wait,' Atlas thought, getting comfortable and staring into the mist while stroking the fluffy cat.
